A new lurker in town

Welcome to [Damn]aged.

This blog was created by Android0025 for various reasons.
1. to promote Android0025's work under the label [Damn]aged
2. to blog about interesting finds
3. to share with everyone the love for fashion

Once a week, yours truly will blog about a brand or a shop, or some random fashion item that has peaked an interest. If you have something that you would like Android0025 to share, feel free to comment.

Your question, who is Android0025 and [Damn]aged.
Here is the story of your request.....

In 2001, Android0025 became vastly interested in fashion. Particularly, the alternative, underground, dark, black clothing of gothic and punk. Since then, Android0025 has become interested in all different types of alternative, sub-culture/sub-genre styles such as cyber, lolita, victorian, steampunk, fetish, etc.. Unable to find exactly the clothes Android0025 was looking for, Android0025 set out to make them at home.
Since then, Android0025 entered into the fashion/clothing design program at a university.
Around 2007, Android0025 decided on the name "Melancholy" to produce designs under. The single word described Android0025 perfectly. After a few years of discontent and struggle, Android0025 scraped the name.
In 2009, Android0025 decided on the new named "[Damn]aged". This name was inspired by various people Android0025 met. The feelings that resides within not only those people, but in Android0025 as well. For here, Android0025 would like to share what might be the unfolding of a familiar darkness of the underground world.

Let's step into the alternative world! (Originally posted: 1/19/09)

A look at Takuya Angel

Hey everyone! Sorry it took so long to update. I've been quite busy actually.
I was trying to think what I would like to post about next and decided to do a special on Takuya Angel!

For those of you who are not familiar with this rising popular brand in Japan. The clothes are mostly bright colored (good for a cyber or clubbing look) with a touch of traditional Japanese attire (i.e. kimono, samurai-wear, ...). "TA" consists of designer Takuya and Akiko. Together they come up with the most creative and fun designs! (They also tell you the background behind certain clothing pieces and how to wear them for those who aren't familiar with them!)
Many items are very expensive because they are handmade and in limited quantity. (It's worth it though!) The good thing is that they ship overseas!

Let's take a look at what you can find from Takuya Angel...

First we have a Haori. This is a skirt/jacket that can be worn either way.


Haori costs around $520-590 (original prices are in yen!!)
*Size: n/a

Next, a Hakama short version (includes matching leg warmers!)...


Hakama short costs: $525-580
*A hakama was originally worn by men but these days, women wear them too
*Size: n/a

Hakama long version


Hakama long costs: $525-580
*Size: n/a

One of their more special, newer items is made under a line called "Mononoke." These are fur mufflers with claws. They're super cute and very bright!


*Mononoke muffler comes in two different sizes: slim (about $85) and original (about $105)

Their latest designs consists of their character Hariko. It's a cute cat. These are hariko shirts!


Hariko shirts costs about $115
*Sizes include: M, L, XL/LL

I'm in love with their colorful arm warmers! They have included little claws on them too~~


Knit arm warmer costs about $65

If you're interested in their clothes or want to see more, please take a look at their official website!!

Here's some pictures of people wearing Takuya Angel:


Model: Catherine


Model: SiSen


Model: Android0025 (Me!)
Top: Takuya Angel
Skirt: Algonquins
Leg Warmers: Takuya Angel (yoroi-kyahan)
Mask: Takuya Angel

*All pictures of Takuya Angel products were taking from official sites.